In a matchup between the league's highest-scoring offense and top-ranked defense Authentic Marshon Lattimore Jersey , the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens played to a near draw.New Orleans didn't come close to matching its average of 36 points, and the Baltimore defense finally wilted in the second half — thanks to the stellar play of Saints quarterback Drew Brees.both teams had plenty reason to feel good about how they performed.Everyone except Justin Tucker.Tucker was 222 for 222 on conversion kicks until he shanked one to the right with 24 seconds remaining and overtime seemingly waiting for these two evenly matched teams."I can't tell you exactly what happened," Tucker said, "but at the end of the day I feel like I cost us the game."The missed kick gave Brees his first career victory over the Ravens, the only team he had not defeated. He joins Brett Favre and Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to beat every club.Brees threw his 500th TD pass to help the Saints (5-1) extend their winning streak to five. Manning, Favre, Tom Brady and now Brees are the only members of the 500 club.Joe Flacco went 23 for 39 for 279 yards for Baltimore (4-3) and fashioned a wonderful late drive to put the Ravens just an extra point away from overtime.Some other things to know about the Saints-Ravens game:THE FOURTH ESTATECoach Sean Payton had the Saints go for it on fourth down four times during a 20-play game-opening drive, the lone unsuccessful attempt coming on the final try, when a fumble by Taysom Hill was recovered by the Ravens' Michael Pierce at the Baltimore 6-yard line.New Orleans was 4 for 5 on fourth-down conversions for the day, something Brees said set the tone early for the kind of offensive game they wanted to play."It gives you a lot of confidence, you know?" Brees said. "Feeling like he's putting the ball in our hands to make the play and he's got plays he likes. That makes us feel like we're playing to win, not just playing."BROWN DELIVERSRavens receiver John Brown bounced back from two uneventful games with seven catches for 134 yards and the potential game-tying score with 24 seconds left.Brown signed with Baltimore as a free agent in March after playing four years in Arizona. He leads the Ravens in yards receiving and touchdown catches (4)."It was good just to be able to make the plays. The opportunity came to me Authentic Michael Thomas Jersey ," Brown said. "You can take all those yards back, the touchdown back. I'd rather get the win."A DIFFERENT LOOKBrees is a pure passer, so teams know what to expect from him. But Payton continues to integrate Taysom Hill, a second-year man out of Brigham Young, into the offense to give opponents a different look.So far, the ploy has paid dividends."He made some big plays," Payton said of Hill, who rushed three times for 12 yards. "He had a toss and he kept the ball. Look, he does so many different things. He's a football player. When the game is over and it's a grass field, his uniform is dirty."JACKSON'S SIXRookie quarterback Lamar Jackson scored his first NFL touchdown and gave the Ravens the lead when he carried the ball into the end zone with four seconds remaining in the first half."It was amazing. I'm in touchdown heaven, or football heaven, whatever you want to call it," he said. "Man http://www.neworleanssaintsteamonline.com/austin-carr-jersey , I'm taking this ball right to the sideline and keeping it."Jackson was the second of Baltimore's two first round draft picks this year. The Heisman Trophy winner in 2016 has appeared in every game but had not contributed a scoring play.HOLD THAT LINEWith Josh LeRibeus subbing for Andrus Peat (head injury) at left guard and reserve tackle Jermon Bushrod inactive following the death of his infant daughter, the Saints knew they'd have to get a cohesive effort from the offensive line to prevent Baltimore's barrage of blitzes.Well, Terrell Suggs' sack of Brees in the fourth quarter was the lone blemish on an otherwise spotless day of protection. And that came with LeRibeus missing time due to an ankle injury. The New Orleans Saints earned a small amount of vindication last night against the team that ended their 2017 championship run by defeating the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 in front of a national audience. More important than any amount of revenge, felt mostly by the fanbase, the Saints won a key game against an NFC foe and recorded their sixth consecutive victory. They did so without big production from their passing game, Drew Brees had just 120 yards on 23 attempts for the game, but instead with a physical ball control attack and the return of a big play defense. Sean Payton's play calling was creative and confident from the outset, evidenced in Taysom Hill's 44-yd. completion to Michael Thomas, and another play where all three of the New Orleans quarterbacks were on the field at the same time. Defensively, the Saints still did not have an answer for Minnesota wideouts Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, who combined for 17 catches, 222 yards and two touchdowns. P.J. Williams continues to make some wonder why he still has a job even near an NFL stadium. He did manage to become un-P.J. like by returning a Kirk Cousins misfire for the Saints first defensive touchdown of the season, one of two huge turnovers forced by the defense on the night. Linebackers Demario Davis and A.J. Klein continue to play outstanding sideline to sideline football http://www.neworleanssaintsteamonline.com/alvin-kamara-jersey , and the Saints defensive line is influencing games in the team's favor each week. New Orleans may have found a cornerback answer in newly acquired Eli Apple, who had some rocky moments but showed the type of feisty man to man ability that may perfectly complement Marshon Lattimore in the secondary down the stretch. Here are some of the game's biggest performers from this crucial road triumph. TERRON ARMSTEAD Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsThe Minnesota defense was banged up coming into this contest. Pro bowlers Anthony Barr and Xavier Rhodes would miss the game with injury, along with starting safety Andrew Sendejo. The Vikings still have a devastating pass rush though, and welcomed All-Pro defensive end Everson Griffen back to the lineup. Armstead led a stout performance from the New Orleans offensive line that not only did not allow Brees to be sacked, but for the most part did not even let their quarterback feel duress. Armstead and his linemates also opened holes through the Minnesota defense to allow their backs to pick up 106 yards on the ground, allowing New Orleans to control both the ball and the pace of the game. SHELDON RANKINSBrace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsRankins had two devastating sacks on Cousins during the victory, and consistently dominated the Vikings interior line all night. He finished with 3 total tackles, and helped a New Orleans defensive effort that held the Vikings to under 4 yards per carry and 100 yards rushing for the game. Rankins continues to play at a Pro Bowl level, and has been nearly unblockable at times. CAM JORDAN Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsJordan did not register a sack on the evening, but seemed to be in the Vikings backfield on nearly every play. He had 3 tackles and batted down two passes, and even more importantly pushed Minnesota tackles into the pass pocket from the edge all game, hurrying or forcing Kirk Cousins from the pocket on a number of plays. His dominance forced the Vikings to adjust their blocking schemes, which helped free up opportunities for Jordan's teammates. MARCUS DAVENPORT Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsDavenport had the other two of the Saints four sacks of Cousins. They were the rookie's only two tackles in the game Authentic Wil Lutz Jersey , but he continues to flash the ability of a dominant defender. Davenport is proving extremely difficult for offensive tackles to handle one on one, a scary proposition for opponents already faced with having to contain Sheldon Rankins and Cameron Jordan. Davenport explodes down the line in pursuit as well, shutting down cutback lanes against the run and able to run down a scrambling quarterback. Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportsThe New Orleans Saints will face another high profile contender on a roll when they host the undefeated Los Angeles Rams next Sunday. The Saints have not just won six games in a row, they have done so by imposing their will over their opponents, and coming away with victories in a variety of ways. The New Orleans players downplayed any revenge factor as they headed into this game, but it was still an emotional contest, given how their 2017 season had ended. The battle hardened Saints now face another marquee opponent, but do so with the utmost confidence that they can beat any team, in any style of game. Custom New York Jets Jerseys